Comparison

GPS Metrics vs RotaPlan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GPS Metrics

Features
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GPS Metrics is your compact and accurate companion on the move. See live speed, altitude, course and more, visualize your track on the map with color by speed, export GPX/KML, and send NMEA sentences over your local network to other devices or software. Highlights: • Live metrics: speed, (barometric) altitude, climb/descent rate, course, rate of turn, heading (true/magnetic), horizontal/vertical accuracy and timestamp. • Map with speed trail: track segments are color‑coded by average speed. • Export: save your trip as GPX or KML. • NMEA output: send RMC, GGA, GSA, VTG and GLL via TCP server or UDP sender (local network). • Coordinates: choose DD, DM, DMS, UTM or MGRS. • Units: metric or imperial. • Averaging window: smooth speed and climb/descent with a configurable time window. • Battery friendly: enable “Battery Saving Mode” to use significant‑change updates. • Keep screen awake during your trip. • Theme: follow system or pick light/dark. Privacy • Your location stays on your device unless you explicitly export or enable NMEA output to a device you choose on your local network. No account, no tracking, no ads. Requirements • Location permission is required for metrics and track. Local Network permission is required for NMEA output. No subscription! No tracking! No ads!

About

RotaPlan

Features
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RotaPlan is a route and trip-cost planner for Turkey, Europe and the US. Pick a start and a destination and instantly see your alternative routes with distance, time, toll charges and fuel or electricity cost - all in one screen, before you set off. WHAT YOU GET - 3D route flyover: in route details the camera lifts off at the start, flies along your route and lands at the destination. - New look: Lumii design with live charts and animations; theme colors (Lumii Blue, Teal, Coral) and System, Light or Dark appearance. - Multiple route options: compare alternatives by time, distance and total cost. - Distance and estimated duration for every route. - Toll calculation: Turkish HGS motorway, bridge and tunnel fees plus tolls and vignettes across Europe and the US, based on your vehicle class. See the full breakdown of which bridge or motorway costs what. - Fuel prices by country for trips abroad (EU Oil Bulletin, US EIA, UK DESNZ), shown in your local currency and units (km or miles, litres or gallons, L/100 km or mpg). - Available in 35 languages. - Fuel cost for petrol and diesel vehicles, based on your consumption and fuel price. - Electricity cost for EVs, based on consumption and your kWh price. - EV charging stop planning: arrival charge level plus suggested charging stops and alternative stations along the way. - Petrol fuel-break planning: refuel points before you run out of range, using your tank size and consumption. - Range map: the part of your route you can drive on the fuel in your tank or the charge in your battery is painted green, and the point where your range ends is marked. - Road incidents: accidents, roadworks, closures and jams on your route, with the km where they are. - Traffic time: trip time without traffic plus the delay traffic adds; traffic layer on the map. - Speed limits: how many km you will drive at each speed limit; speed-limit layer on the map. - Stations on your route: fuel stops come from stations right on your route, with alternatives shown as "3 km ahead" and hot food, shop and coffee info for each station. - Route preferences: avoid toll roads or avoid motorways. - Arrival parking suggestions near your destination. - Open your route in Apple Maps or Google Maps with one tap. - Share a route summary on WhatsApp. - Saved trip history so you can revisit past routes. VEHICLES YOUR WAY Add petrol, diesel or electric vehicles with their consumption, tank or battery size and toll class. RotaPlan tailors every cost and break estimate to the vehicle you choose. FREE, AD-SUPPORTED RotaPlan is free and needs no account. Routes, travel time, distance and stops are always free. When you calculate a route, a short ad is shown; one ad covers 3 route calculations, and during these the fuel, toll and total costs are shown. The app shows ads. AD-FREE USE: ROTAPLAN PREMIUM If you would rather not see ads, the RotaPlan Premium subscription removes them: 29,99 ₺ per month or 299,99 ₺ per year (Turkish Lira). The subscription renews automatically; you can cancel it at least 24 hours before the period ends from your App Store account subscription settings. Removing ads is the only benefit - no other feature is behind a payment. PRIVACY Your location is used only on your device to plan routes and find nearby stops. See our privacy policy for details. TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://triallumii.online/rotaplan/privacy RotaPlan is an independent app and is not affiliated with any toll operator, fuel brand or mapping provider. Toll and fuel prices are estimates; always check official rates.

Screenshots

GPS Metrics4 screens
RotaPlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS Metrics at none against RotaPlan's 2. GPS Metrics also leads on ads (none vs shown). RotaPlan's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 9 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RotaPlan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GPS Metrics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Metrics ships an update every 9 months, RotaPlan every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
GPS Metrics versus RotaPlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS MetricsRotaPlan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBerend HartmanTaner Sezer

In-app purchases

None

GPS Metrics

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RotaPlan

Subscriptions2
  • RotaPlan Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • RotaPlan Premium Yearly$5.991 Year

Questions

Is GPS Metrics free?
GPS Metrics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RotaPlan free?
RotaPlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GPS Metrics or RotaPlan have ads?
RotaPlan shows ads; GPS Metrics does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS Metrics or RotaPlan?
GPS Metrics ships an update every 9 months, and RotaPlan every 6 days. Most recently, GPS Metrics was updated on October 25, 2026 and RotaPlan on October 31, 2026.

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